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From asbestos to soap to paper, Hollywood has used many tricks to let it (fake) snow over the years

By Danny Hensel
Published December 14, 2025 at 7:01 AM CST

Many beloved holiday movies share this one special effect: fake snow. We look at the history of fake snow and the technology behind crafting it has evolved.

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